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In 1980, The film, “The Blues Brothers”, starring Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi, premieres in New York City. Cameoʹs in the film include Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, James Brown and John Lee Hooker.
In 1982, “Blizzard Of Oz” album by Ozzy Osbourne was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1982, “No Control” album by Eddie Money was released
In 1983, Astronaut Sally K. Ride, 32, became Americaʹs first woman in space as she and four colleagues (commander Robert L. Crippen, pilot Frederick H. Hauck, and Rideʹs fellow mission specialists John M. Fabian and Norman E. Thagard) blasted off aboard the space shuttle Challenger on a six-day mission.
In 1983, R.C., “Affair Of The Heart” by Rick Springfield peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Time (Clock Of The Heart)” by Culture Club peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, The release of the worldʹs first three-dimensional picture disc was announced. Swiss electronic group Yelloʹs “I Love You” came complete with glasses that gave a 3-D effect.
In 1984, Countryʹs Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley released their Culture Club satire: “Whereʹs the Dress?” which got some airplay on the Doctor Demento Show.
In 1984, R.C., “Self Control” by Laura Branigan peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1985, Patrick Ewing became one of 11 basketball centers to be chosen in the first round of the National Basketball Association draft of college players. Ewing was picked by, and became a major star for, the New York Knicks. He was the brother of another basketball player in the minors: J.R. Ewing. (RIMSHOT)
In 1987, Charles Glass, a journalist on leave from ABC News, was kidnapped in Lebanon. Glass escaped his captors the following August, but the hostage crisis almost left Glass…broken. (GROAN!)
In 1988, R.C., “Black And Blue” by Van Halen peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Circle In The Sand” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Doctorin' The Tardis” by Timelords peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart. It was a combination of the theme from the British classic TV series Doctor Who and a twist on the Gary Glitter hit “Rock And Roll — Part 2”.
In 1988, R.C., “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Supersonic” by J.J. Fad peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Together Forever” by Rick Astley peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Under The Milky Way” by The Church peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, "Author! Author!" was released by 20th Century Fox; Arthur Hiller (director); Israel Horovitz (screenplay); Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon, Tuesday Weld, Alan King, Bob Dishy, Bob Elliott, Ray Goulding, Eric Gurry, Ari Meyers, Margo Winkler, Adam Winkler, Rachael Horovitz, Elva Leff, B.J. Barie, Benjamin H. Carlin; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, "Firefox" was released by Warner Bros. / Malpaso Productions; Clint Eastwood (director); Alex Lasker, Wendell Wellman (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Freddie Jones, David Huffman, Warren Clarke, Ronald Lacey, Kenneth Colley, Klaus Löwitsch, Nigel Hawthorne, Stefan Schnabel, Thomas Hill, Clive Merrison, Kai Wulff, Dimitra Arliss, Austin Willis, Michael Currie, Alan Tilvern, Hugh Fraser, Wolf Kahler; Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1986, "Legal Eagles" was released by Universal Pictures; Ivan Reitman (director); Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr. (screenplay); Robert Redford, Debra Winger, Daryl Hannah, Brian Dennehy, Terence Stamp, Steven Hill, Christine Baranski, Roscoe Lee Browne, David Clennon, John McMartin, Robert Curtis Brown, Grant Heslov, Sara Botsford, Jennifer Dundas, David Hart, James Hurdle, Gary Howard Klar, Christian Clemenson, Bruce French, Lynn Hamilton, Brian Doyle-Murray, Burke Byrnes; Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, “Black And Blue” by Van Halen peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Circle In The Sand” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heart Of Mine” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Inside Love (So Personal)” by George Benson peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love Is The Key” by MAZE Featuring Frankie Beverly peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Should I Say Yes?” by Nu Shooz peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Supersonic” by J.J. Fad peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “That's Love” by Jim Capaldi peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Woman In You” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Time (Clock Of The Heart)” by Culture Club peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Together Forever” by Rick Astley peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Under The Milky Way” by The Church peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “We Two” by Little River Band peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Easy” by Timbuk 3 peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “My Love” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sign Of The Times” by Mens Room peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Together Forever” by Rick Astley peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Layin' Pipe” by David Wilcox peaked at number 62 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My Girl” by Suavé peaked at number 49 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Pink Cadillac” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Two Occasions” by Deele peaked at number 39 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Wait” by White Lion peaked at number 48 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart” by Eurythmics peaked at number 55 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪ “Theme From 'Doctor Detroit'” by Devo peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Chains Of Love” by Erasure peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “China Girl” by David Bowie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Crazy World” by Big Trouble peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dark Is The Night” by Shakatak peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Did You Have To Love Me Like You Did?” by The Coconuts peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Do You Love Me / Money” by Contours / Barrett Strong peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Call Me Baby” by Voice Of The Beehive peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Escape From New York” by Nasty Rox Inc. peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Every Day Is Like Sunday” by Morrissey peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Forget Him” by Billy Fury peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hang On Now” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hanging About With The Big Boys” by Stiletto peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hightime” by Pepsi And Shirlie peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hush” by Deep Purple peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Isn't It Midnight” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Livin' Without You” by Tigertailz peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lucretia My Reflection” by Sisters Of Mercy peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Midnight” by Push peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Music” by F.R. David peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “No Clause 28” by Boy George peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Paradise” by Sade peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Pills And Soap” by Imposter peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Right Back To You” by Ten City peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Roll With It” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Send Me An Angel” by Blackfoot peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Simply Irresistible” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Special Lady” by Second Image peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Surprise Surprise” by Central Line peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Teacher” by I-Level peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Mercy Seat” by Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Smile” by David Essex peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “We Came To Dance” by Ultravox peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wonderful” by Mari Wilson peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Alphabet Street” by Prince peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Could've Been” by Tiffany peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heart” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Jeopardy / Fascination” by The Greg Kihn Band peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Go To Bed / Just One Kiss” by The Cure peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My Love” by Julio Iglesias Featuring Stevie Wonder peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “No Tragedy / Enough's Enough” by The Radiators peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nothing Too Serious” by Icehouse peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One More Try” by George Michael peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tall Cool One” by Robert Plant peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Be My Friend” by Sneaky Feelings peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Circle In The Sand” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Gimme Hope Jo'Anna” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “House Arrest” by Krush peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'm The Man” by Anthrax peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Jeopardy” by The Greg Kihn Band peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Magic's Wand” by Whodini peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mandinka” by Sinéad O'Connor peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Maxine” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Netherworld Dancing Toys” by Netherworld Dancing Toys peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Outlook For Thursday” by DD Smash peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Somewhere Down The Crazy River” by Robbie Robertson peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Tin Syndrome” by The Tin Syndrome peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Twist” by Marvin And The Twisters peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “A Love Supreme” by Will Downing peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Blue Monday 1988” by New Order peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Bruttosozialprodukt” by Geier Sturzflug peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Divine Emotions” by Narada peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Doot-Doot” by Freur peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mornin'” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tomorrow People” by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “True” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You're Driving Me Out Of My Mind” by Little River Band peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Bad Boys” by Wham! peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Heat Is On” by Agnetha Fältskog peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Drop The Boy” by Bros peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ella elle l'a” by France Gall peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Etienne” by Guesch Patti peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heart” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Leuchtturm” by Nena peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Man In The Mirror” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One More Try” by George Michael peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Prove Your Love” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Theme From 'S'Express'” by S'Express peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “China Girl” by David Bowie peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Every Breath You Take” by The Police peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Im nin' alu” by Ofra Haza peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Life Must Go On” by Coco [NO] peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Una donna per amare” by Andy L. peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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